agitating Meaning & Definition
What Does Agitating Mean?
Agitating is used as an adjective meaning That agitates. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of agitate. As a verb, it means To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).
Word Facts for Agitating
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | provocative, provoking and agitative |
| Antonyms | appease, calm and quieten |
| Comparative / superlative | more agitating, most agitating |
Agitating Definition (Adjective)
- That agitates
Agitating as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of agitate
Verb
- To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).
He was greatly agitated by the news.
- To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake.
the wind agitates the sea
- To set in motion; to actuate.
- To discuss or debate.
- To revolve in the mind, or view in all its aspects; to consider, to devise.
politicians agitate desperate designs
Synonyms of Agitating
Agitating synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Agitating
Agitating in a Sentence
He was greatly agitated by the news.
the wind agitates the sea
politicians agitate desperate designs
Word Forms & Grammar
agitating (comparative more agitating, superlative most agitating)
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Words That Rhyme With Agitating
Agitating: Your Questions Answered
Is agitating an adjective or a verb?
Agitating is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for agitating?
Close synonyms of agitating are provocative, provoking and agitative. See the full list of agitating synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of agitating?
Words opposite in meaning to agitating are appease, calm and quieten.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of agitating?
The comparative form is more agitating and the superlative form is most agitating.